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RK61 XJM

2011 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,815 mi
Last recorded100,815 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 XJM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 100,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,699 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,568 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 89,563 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,379 miles

Front pipe support bracket insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer support bracket insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front pipe support bracket insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer support bracket insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,382 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,146 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and split

Fail 22 Aug 2015 40,146 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and split

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,852 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust mount corroded and split

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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RK61 XJM is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RK61 XJM is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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